Aerospace Quality Engineer - Transition & Launch Lead

45 Woodward Poland Sp.zo.o; Niepołomice; On-site; PLN 106,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life & accident insurance

Multisport card

Meal vouchers

Company performance-based bonus

Job summary

Woodward Poland is seeking a Quality Engineer with aerospace experience to support quality assurance across production and transition projects. You will lead quality activities, review drawings and requirements, and drive improvements to ensure on‑time launches in a regulated environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3–5 years in aerospace quality, with proficiency in APQP/PPAP/FAI and AS9100. Competitive Polish benefits and a strong teamwork culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of quality engineering experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting transition projects, new product introduction, or product/process transfer.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and FAI requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with AS9100 quality management system requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with Part 21 requirements in aerospace manufacturing or certification environment.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards and customer requirements.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools and corrective action methods.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and quality-related documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality activities for aerospace transition projects from planning through implementation.
• Support new product and process transfers, including readiness reviews and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and aerospace quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, control plans, inspection plans, and related records.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions for internal and external issues.
• Conduct product and process audits, inspections, and verification activities.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and support on‑time project launch.
• Review drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to confirm compliance.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects and improve process capability.
• Support customer visits, audits, and quality reviews.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

FAI

AS9100

Part 21

Root cause analysis

Read drawings

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

Woodward Poland is seeking a Quality Engineer with aerospace experience to support quality assurance across production and transition projects. You will lead quality activities, review drawings and requirements, and drive improvements to ensure on‑time launches in a regulated environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3–5 years in aerospace quality, with proficiency in APQP/PPAP/FAI and AS9100. Competitive Polish benefits and a strong teamwork culture are offered.